Admissions

The Mises Graduate School is not currently accepting applications.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for admission must:

  1. Complete an application form;

  2. Submit official transcripts demonstrating an earned baccalaureate degree from a post-secondary institution accredited by an organization recognized by the US Department of Education or equivalent (must be sent directly from the granting institution);

  3. Demonstrate completion of at least introductory principles courses in economics (generally, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics or similar as demonstrated by submitted academic transcripts) or demonstrate via resume or other documentation that work experience and/or professional development has yielded similar preparation;

  4. Submit two letters of recommendation (using Recommendation Letter Forms that are submitted directly from the recommender);

  5. Submit a personal essay, not to exceed 500 words, detailing why the applicant is interested in seeking the degree from the Mises Graduate School and how the applicant intends to use the knowledge acquired;

  6. Submit a resume listing prior work experience and all colleges and universities attended including dates and degrees earned; and

  7. Submit a color image of a valid government-issued photo identification (see Student Identity Verification policy below).

Applicants can optionally submit the following:

  1. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or other standardized test score the applicant would like considered.

 
 
 

Admissions Process

Step 1: Complete the online application. Admission to our specialized and unique program is highly competitive. Be thorough when completing the application and include all required materials.

 

Step 2: Order official transcripts to be sent to the Director of Admissions at admissions@mises.org or to:
Director of Admissions, Mises Graduate School
518 W. Magnolia Ave.
Auburn, AL 36832.

Step 3: MGS conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the submitted application and, if accepted, provides the applicant with a report outlining courses needed, transfer credit accepted, and instructions for enrolling in the Master of Arts degree program in Austrian Economics. Once an application file is complete, the evaluation process may take up to 30 days.

Step 4: Upon acceptance, the MGS Admissions Department will contact the applicant to facilitate completion of an enrollment agreement. When the signed enrollment agreement has been received by MGS, the applicant will be contacted by the Director of Student Services to whom any questions regarding enrollment may then be directed.

Step 5: The Registrar will then help complete the process of enrolling students for their first course.

 

International Student Admission Requirements

International applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction must demonstrate graduate-level proficiency in English as follows:

 

  • A minimum total score of 60 on the paper-delivered Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 71 on the Internet Based Test (iBT);

  • 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS);

  • 50 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report;

  • 100 on the Duolingo English Test;

  • 55 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET), or 650/ LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE), or 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE);

  • A minimum score on the College Board Accuplacer ESL Exam Series as follows:

    • ESL Language Use: Score of 85

    • ESL Listening: Score of 80

    • ESL Reading: Score of 85

    • ESL Sentence Meaning: Score of 90

    • ESL Writeplacer: Score of 4

    • Comprehensive Score for all exams of 350

  • A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;

  • A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge; or

  • A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of “C” or higher at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities where the language of instruction was English.

Transcripts an applicant plans to submit to meet admission requirements and/or for transfer credit consideration that are not in English must be evaluated by an appropriate third party and translated into English or evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator, fluent in the language on the transcript. Applicant transcripts that are not in English are to be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Applicants are required to select an agency and follow their requirements for submission of original transcripts and/or translations, at Applicants’ expense. Mises Graduate School must receive the third-party evaluation directly from the agency who performed the evaluation for it to be considered official.

 
 
 

Transfer Credits

 

  • MGS evaluates applicable transfer credits any time a student submits official post-secondary transcripts. Courses accepted for transfer credit must be relevant to the program of study and equivalent in both content and degree level. Transfer credit decisions are made by qualified subject matter professors with the approval of the academic vice president. Official transcripts are required for any prospective transfer credit evaluation.

  • MGS may award a maximum of 50 percent of the credits (15 semester credit hours) required for the Master of Arts degree through transfer credit, which is thus limited to fifteen semester hours.

  • At MGS’s sole discretion, MGS only accepts transfer academic credit from institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the US Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). For prior academic credit to be eligible for transfer to the master’s degree grades earned must be a B or higher.

    Transcripts that are not in English must be evaluated by an appropriate third party and translated into English or evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator, fluent in the language on the transcript. Applicant transcripts that are not in English are to be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Applicants are required to select that agency and follow their requirements for submission of original transcripts and/or translations, at Applicants’ expense. Mises Graduate School must receive the third-party evaluation directly from the agency who performed the evaluation for it to be considered official.

    Foreign transcript evaluations are accepted from any agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. See https://www. naces.org/ or https://aice-eval.org/

  • Students may appeal transfer credit decisions by submitting the Transfer Credit Decision Appeal Form to the Office of the Registrar, which escalates the appeal to a second academic authority for consideration. Appeals may be submitted to provost@mises.org.

  • The acceptance of transfer credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. This is also true of many agencies, companies, and organizations. Therefore, it is recommended that you seek prior approval of your MGS credits if you anticipate using those credits for credentialing, reimbursement, additional graduate studies, employment, or other reasons.

 

Technology Requirements

MGS students must have access to the internet and an individual, nonshared, email account in order to complete a program of study. If personal internet service is unavailable, MGS encourages students to contact local libraries, schools, or a willing employer or business to gain access to the internet. The course syllabus, study guide, and examinations are all provided within the online course platform. Canvas® and its hosting infrastructure are designed for maximum compatibility and minimal requirements. The following is a list of basic computer system requirements to use Canvas®. It is always recommended to use the most up-to-date versions and strongest connections. Canvas® will still run with the minimum specifications, but you may experience slower loading times.

Screen Size
Canvas® is best viewed at a minimum resolution of 800x600 pixels. If you want to view Canvas® on a device with a smaller screen, the Canvas® Student app is recommended. It is available for iOS and Android device

Operating Systems
Windows 8 and newer
Mac OSX 10.12 and newer
Linux – ChromeOS

Mobile Operating System Native App Support
The Canvas® app requires Android 5. 0, Lollipop or later and iOS version 11 or later. All Android and iOS apps support the two most recent versions of their respective operating systems. Proctoring software may not function properly with mobile devices or tablets.

Computer Speed and Processor
Use a computer five years old or newer when possible
1GB of RAM
2GHz processor

Internet Speed
Along with compatibility and web standards, Canvas® has been carefully crafted to accommodate low-bandwidth environments
Minimum of 512kbps

Screen Readers
Macintosh: VoiceOver (latest version for Safari)
PC: JAWS 2020 (latest version for Firefox)
PC: NVDA 2019.3.1 (latest version for Firefox)
There is no screen reader support for Canvas® in Chrome

Browsers
Canvas® supports the current and first previous major releases of the following browsers:
Chrome 79 and 80
Firefox 73 and 74 (extended support releases are not supported)
Edge 79 and 80
Respondus Lockdown Browser (supporting the latest system requirements)
Safari 12 and 13 (Macintosh only)
You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. Your browser will notify you if there is a new version available.
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